The Ice Device has fallen!

The Ice Device hit the water on April 30th!

The barrel fell into the lake at 13:53:46 with a high temp of 50 degrees F. Our winners are:
1. Colleen Richmond (Summit County)
2. Tom Fry (Summit County)
3. Natalie Gresko (New York)
 
 
 

How It Works

Our iconic contest is simple but thrilling:

  • We place a specially designed drum on Lake Dillon's frozen surface
  • High-precision timing devices track the exact moment of the ice break
  • The closest guess to the actual time wins the grand prize
  • All proceeds support vital community projects

Incredible Prizes

  • 🥇 First Place: $4,000 + Ultimate Bragging Rights
  • 🥈 Second Place: $2,000
  • 🥉 Third Place: $1,000

Get Your Tickets Now!

The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning:

  • Single Guess: $5
  • 5 Guesses: $20 (Save $5!)
  • 30 Guesses: $100 (Best Value - Save $50!)

Available from:

  • Local Rotarians
  • All Alpine Bank locations
  • Online- click here

Important: All entries must be received by midnight, April 14th (or earlier if the ice melts before then)

Make an Informed Guess!

Check out our fascinating 38-year history of ice melt times:

  • Last year (2024): May 2nd at 11:11
  • Earliest melt: April 11th (2012)
  • Latest melt: May 26th (1995)
  • Most common month: May
  • Most common week: May 7-13

Your Ticket Makes a Difference

Your participation helps fund vital community projects including:

  • Youth education and leadership programs
  • Weekly community dinners (199,000+ meals served)
  • Health initiatives and support services
  • Environmental conservation efforts
  • International humanitarian projects

Join Our Legacy- Making Good Things Happen for 50 Years!

The Ice Melt Contest is more than just a game – it's a cherished tradition that brings our community together while supporting those in need.

Ready to Win?

Don't miss out on your chance to win $4,000 and become part of Lake Dillon history! Get your tickets today and start strategizing your perfect guess.

Remember: The ice waits for no one – get your tickets before the deadline!


We thank you for supporting The Rotary Club of Summit County and doing your part to help us help the community
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The more guesses you make, the better your odds!  Buy Tickets today -- from Rotary Members, at Alpine Bank Locations, or ONLINE
GET THEM RIGHT NOW!!!
$5 - 1 Guess
$20 - 5 Guesses
$100 - 30 Guesses
1st  - $4,000
2nd   - $2,000
3rd  - $1,000
 
Past Drop Times
2025 4/30 13:53
2024 5/12 11:11
2023 5/10 13:13 
2022  5/7 17:36
  2021  5/11 17:17
2020  5/2  16:15
2019  5/7  16:44
2018  5/6  00:55
 2017  4/16  12:49
 2016  5/13  13:10
 2015  4/20  12:30
2014  5/7  01:32
 2013  5/20 17:52
 2012  4/11  18:09
 2011  5/23 1 3:13
 2010  5/16  19:03
2009  5/5  17:18
 2008  5/20  20:57
2007  5/3  20:00
2006  5/2  12:27
 
 2005  5/11 14:40
2004 4/29 23:07
 2003 5/15 22:18
 2002 4/28 11:25
2001 5/9 10:23
2000 5/11 1:03
 1999 5/13 16:40
 1998 5/10 13.27
 1997 5/11 16:03
 1996 5/12 16:20
 1995 5/26 16:46
1994 5/7 13:14
 1993 5/19 15:44
1992 5/1 15:21
 1991 5/19 18:08
 1990 5/15 12:53
1989 5/7 15:24
  1988 5/13 17:51
1987 5/7 16.02
1986 5/4 20:13
Hovercraft on Lake Dillon with Ice Device on board.
Setting the clocks just right!
Ice Melt Drum
 
EDUCATION / LITERACY:
  • Youth Leadership and Ethics Training
  • Scholarships for SHS & CMC Tuition
  • Elementary School Reading Buddies
  • 3rd Grade Summer Reads Book Program
  • Summit School District Special Programs
  • School supplies for local families
  • PE Equipment for Snowy Peaks HS
  • Summit HS & MS Writing Contests
  • Keystone Science School

FOOD / HUNGER:
  • Weekly Tues. Night Dinners (~189,000 meals served)
  • Thanksgiving Dinner (~500 meals/yr)
  • Meals on Wheels

HEALTH:
  • Community Care Clinic
  • Cycle Effect
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Breck Outdoor Education Center
  • Mountain Mentors
  • Treetop Child Advocacy Center
  • Suicide Prevention – Building Hope

COMMUNITY SUPPORT
  • Troop Support
  • Dillon Dam Rec Path Clean-up
  • Adopt an Angel
  • Family Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC)
  • National Repertory Orchestra (NRO)
  • Lake Dillon Theatre Company
  • Friends of Dillon Ranger District (FDRD)
  • Major capital donation to SOL Center for FIRC and Building Hope
     
INTERNATIONAL:
  • International Youth Exchange
  • Guatemala Literacy Project
  • Honduras Water, & Education & Medical Support Projects
  • Disaster Relief – ShelterBox
  • Rotary/Gates Foundation Polio Eradication

ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE:
  • Summit County Rotary Climate Action Team -
  • Recycled nearly 5 TONS of plastic in exchange for community TREX Benches

WE ALSO SUPPORT:
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
  • Dillon Valley PSTA
  • Summit Community Band

…and many other very worthy programs!
HISTORICAL INFO - WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2025 winners!
1st place was Colleen Richmond - $4,000
2nd place was Tom Fry - $2,000
     3rd place was Natalie Gresko - $1,000
Congratulations to the 2024 winners!
1st place was Richard Johnston - $4,000
2nd place was Cassidy Bargell - $2,000
     3rd place was Janet Eickelman - $1,000
Congratulations to the 2023 winners!
1st place was Kyle Williams - $4,000
2nd place was Rachel Rich - $2,000
     3rd place was Eric Nicholds - $1,000
 
Congratulations to the 2022 winners!
1st place was Sandra Davis - $4,000
2nd place was Stacy Melville - $2,000
           3rd place was Candace Barnes - $1,000

Congratulations to the 2021 winners!
1st place was Shari Goldstein - $4,000
2nd place was Dave Fritz - $2,000
           3rd place was Danielle Farrant - $1,000

Congratulations to the 2020 winners!
1st place was Steven Swenson - $4,000
2nd place were Employees at BH&H partners- $2,000
3rd place was Gregory Ryan - $1,000         

Congratulations to the 2019 winners!
1st place was Darlena Marmins - $4,000
2nd place was Robert Feuerriegel - $2,000
3rd place was Melissa Greenwood - $1,000

Congratulations to the 2018 winners!
1st place Mike Hale - $4,000
2nd place was Tracy Lanoue - $2,000
3rd place was April Rose - $1,000

Congratulations to the 2017 winners!
1st place winner was Phyllis Martinez - $4,000
2nd place was unclaimed
3rd place was Gordon Herwig - $1,000

Congratulations to the 2016 winners!
1st place winner was Susan Crandall - $4,000
2nd place was Susan Bond - $2,000
3rd place was John Mullen - $1,000

Congratulations to the 2015 winners:
1st place winner was Kelly Maike - $4,000
2nd place was Joanne Sprouse - $2,000
3rd place was Lucinda Burns - $1,000

Congratulations to the 2014 winners!
1st place winner was Karen Lee - $4,000
2nd place was Mary Kumler - $2,000
3rd place was Janice Stout - $1,000